# Coordinates vs Grid

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Coordinates at 63% against Grid's 0%. Coordinates also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.6 vs 3.7). Grid's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown).

Coordinates is free to download; Grid costs $0.99 up front. Coordinates sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Grid asks for nothing beyond the download.

Coordinates holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Coordinates has 6.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Coordinates's written reviews are positive against 0% of Grid's.

Coordinates ships an update monthly, Grid every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coordinates | Grid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (6.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coordinates-gps-converter/id494286614/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-nav/id1245973518/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.6K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **63.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 99 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mapnitude Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/473558784) | [Matt Kaili](https://appshunter.io/developer/398449850) |

## What reviewers say

### Coordinates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coordinates-gps-converter/id494286614)

This app is a versatile tool for converting and managing geographic coordinates. It supports numerous global formats and datums, allowing users to view, input, and save locations with rich details. Ideal for professionals and outdoor enthusiasts needing precise location data.

**Highlights:** Coordinate conversion (UTM, MGRS, Georef, etc.), Batch conversion of multiple coordinates, Add notes, photos, and media to saved locations, Datum conversion with PROJ.4 support, Real-time navigation and tracking, Offline map tile downloads, Import/export GPX, GeoJSON, KML files

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Upgrade | $1.99 | per month |
| Plus Upgrade | $2.99 | per month |
| Plus Upgrade | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Plus Upgrade | $15.99 | per 6 months |
| Plus Upgrade | $17.99 | per year |
| Plus Upgrade | $28.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate location finding
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Supports multiple coordinate formats
- 🚀 Works well overseas
- 👍 Helpful for environmental research

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 💰 Expensive subscription to remove ads
- 🤔 Confusing or unintuitive user interface
- 🔍 Difficulty finding small locations
- 🙄 Ads covering important information

**Reported bugs**

- Coordinate display issues (e.g., UTM showing incorrect hemisphere)
- App crashing or freezing on launch
- Inability to delete drawn lines or markers
- Coordinate conversion not working as expected
- Compatibility issues with newer iPhone models

**Requested features**

- Navigation and routing functionality
- Support for What3Words coordinate system
- Option to set preferred coordinate format as default
- Ability to enter addresses or intersections to get coordinates
- Add altitude information to saved locations


### Grid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-nav/id1245973518)

This app provides accurate location data in MGRS/USNG and lat/lon formats, along with altitude, course, and speed. It features a satellite map, a coordinate converter, and options to adjust grid accuracy and units. Location updates can be toggled to conserve battery.

**Highlights:** MGRS/USNG and lat/lon coordinates, Altitude, course, and speed display, Satellite map view, Coordinate converter (DMS, MGRS, UTM), Adjustable grid accuracy, Toggleable location updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coordinates free?

Coordinates is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Grid free?

Grid costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Coordinates or Grid?

Coordinates is rated higher. Coordinates averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.6K ratings, while Grid averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Coordinates or Grid have ads?

Coordinates shows ads; Grid does not.

### Which is updated more often, Coordinates or Grid?

Coordinates ships an update monthly, and Grid every 5 months. Most recently, Coordinates was updated on September 26, 2026 and Grid on September 21, 2026.

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